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The Drummies 2014 Best Drumming Book runner up, this book was written with both beginner and advanced drummers in mind, and is meant to enhance the technical skills of the drummer through melodic breaks...

Sperie Karas takes you systematically through the land of syncopation through a variety of time signatures and meter changes. The mastery of these solos, prepares you for today's musical scene, giving...

This well-known method book is a compilation of techniques used in funk and fusion drumming including hi-hat patterns, fill patterns, solos and transcriptions of some of the most famous funk grooves. The book...view details

Written by renowned teacher Jim Chapin, this classic jazz independence book teaches coordination, sticking, speed and endurance and now comes with two CDs. A great resource for both the beginner and the more...view details

Learn about the wonderfully rich music which is derived from the fusion of the cultures of West Africa, Europe, and the indigenous Indian cultures of the Caribbean region with this book and CD pack. Most of...view details

This innovative, practical approach to playing the drumset captures students' interest from the first lesson, when they play an actual beat! All of the beats presented can be used in an actual performance...view details

The definitive book on bop drumming! This comprehensive book covers time playing, comping, soloing, and brushes, with great tips on musicality and insightful quotes from some of the greatest bop drummers....view details

This book and CD pack teaches drummers not how to read music notation, but how to interpret and play a drum chart. There are two charts for every song: one is a standard professional chart, and the other is a...view details

Endorsed by Peter Erskine, this book approaches jazz from the standpoint of a big band drummer's unique skill set. It contains over 50 pages of "kick" and "set" patterns as well as improvisational exercises...view details

This book and CD offers a comprehensive approach to playing and interpreting fills in a big band setting. With advice on how to interpret section and ensemble figures, the authors give detailed information...view details

With Big Band Drumming at First Sight, Steve Fidyk offers a comprehensive approach to improve sight-reading skills in a big band setting. With advice on how to accompany different musical forms and...view details

A fun collection of all-time big-band classics, with a play-along CD. Includes: April in Paris; I've Got You Under My Skin; In the Mood; It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing); Route 66; Speak...view details

The second volume of this popular series features authentic arrangements of 10 big hits, with easy-to-read parts and great accompaniments on a professionally recorded CD. Titles include: Ain't No Mountain...view details

These book and CD packs feature easy-to-read, authentic big band parts for ten terrific jazz tunes with a professionally recorded play along CD that lets instrumentalists perform as part of a big band. Players...view details

Play along with a professional big band and learn valuable styles while having fun! For aspiring jazz players, here are accessible and authentic big band arrangements for 10 hot Latin grooves, including:...view details

With these cool book/CD packs, solo instrumentalists can play their parts along with a full, professional big band! This set will aid players in learning correct style, interpretation and phrasing. Includes...view details

Your younger percussionists will love playing this samba classic! Written in cut time, this is a good study in syncopation using only quarter notes and eighth notes. You'll also need a drum set player for...view details

Eight set solos in different styles: Just For The Funk Of It; El Vino; Ain't It Rich; Afro-Cuban; Con-Fusion; Philly; Samba-Ly; Rudimentary and My Dear Watson. Effective for recital, contest, and study. ...view details